1.Potentially reversible forms of cardiomyopathy;2.Cardiac surgery, percutaneous coronary intervention, cardiomyoplasty, myocardial infarction, unstable or severe angina or stroke within 6 weeks before randomization;3.In-patients requiring continuous intravenous therapy for heart failure;4.Life expectancy<1 year for disease unrelated to heart failure;5.Mechanical tricuspid valve;6.Anticipated problem with compliance;7.Participation in another trial;8.Age<18 years old;9.Women who are pregnant or not using medically acceptable birth control.